WRYNECK
/ˈɹaɪnɛk/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of WRYNECK
Either of two small woodpeckers, Jynx torquilla and Jynx ruficollis, of the Old World, that turn their heads almost 180 degrees when foraging.
A twisted or distorted neck; a deformity in which the neck is drawn to one side by a rigid contraction of one of the muscles; torticollis.
Word Details
Is WRYNECK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WRYNECK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of WRYNECK earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 69 points total.
Letter Values for WRYNECK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | r | y | n | e | c | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 19 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WRYNECK
43 words from the letters in WRYNECK
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How to Use WRYNECK in Word Games
WRYNECK is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since WRYNECK uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 69 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WRYNECK to find 43 additional valid words.